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About IBWD & contact

The International Bern Welcome Desk (IBWD) is the official contact and liaison for the international community based in Bern. You and your family are our top priority. Whether you have questions about accommodation, the authorities, work, education or cultural and leisure activities, we provide neutral, personalised advice and information free of charge and in several languages.

The golden evening sun bathes Bern's old town in a warm, soft light. Autumn trees and the clear sky enhance the calm, peaceful atmosphere. A perfect moment to enjoy the beauty of the city.

Vision

The International Bern Welcome Desk is the contact and liaison centre for the international community in Bern, and the point of contact for parties in and around Bern who are involved with the international community. Through its public mandate and its hub function, the International Bern Welcome Desk contributes to Bern's appeal as a political, economic and tourist destination.

Mission

We welcome, accompany and inspire the international community in Bern.

Official Partners

The International Bern Welcome Desk was established by the Swiss Confederation, the Canton of Bern and the City of Bern as an official contact and liaison office for the international community. It is affiliated with the Destination Management Organisation Bern Welcome, which allows us to utilise synergies and generate added value for Bern and its regions. Together, we bring the Bernese way of life to you!

The services of the International Bern Welcome Desk can only be provided thanks to the support of the official partners and beneficiaries.

Against the blue evening backdrop, the Federal Palace in Bern, framed by dancing fountains, offers a picture full of grandeur and peaceful elegance.
© Bern Welcome

What we offer

  • Expert advice

    Free & neutral advice and information for you and your family

  • Network

    Putting you in touch with the authorities and industry

  • Activities

    Events & Activities to get to know the local culture

Do you have questions?

We are here for you!

Portrait of Rebekka Gfeller on the small ski jump
Rebekka Gfeller
Head of International Bern Welcome Desk
Portrait photo Michelle Cocoro Stürmlin in the rose garden
Michelle Cocoro Stürmlin
Trainee International Bern Welcome Desk
The picture shows the interior of the Bar Galerie in the Kornhauskeller in Bern. The historic surroundings with vaulted ceilings decorated with artistic paintings provide a breathtaking backdrop.
© Kornhauskeller Restaurant

The IBWD in the media

“Great job by the International Bern Welcome Desk! The staff is professional and happy to assist. Their support has helped us find appropriate venues for our events in Bern.”
Ambassador Cecilia Jaber, Embassy of Mexico in Bern

Infoletter for the internationale Gemeinschaft

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The picture shows the Christmas lights in Bern's Old Town.
International Bern Welcome Desk
The city of Bern is illuminated by the soft light of the sunset, seen from the rose garden. The shadows lengthen, enveloping the snow-covered rooftops and the cathedral in a warm glow. The mood is calm and reflective as a flock of birds flies over the peaceful scene in the golden evening sun.
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